Exodus 10:18
Exodus 10:18 in Multiple Translations
So Moses left Pharaoh’s presence and appealed to the LORD.
And he went out from Pharaoh, and intreated the LORD.
And he went out from Pharaoh, and entreated Jehovah.
So he went out from Pharaoh and made prayer to the Lord.
Moses left Pharaoh and prayed to the Lord.
Moses then went out from Pharaoh, and prayed vnto the Lord.
And he goeth out from Pharaoh, and maketh supplication unto Jehovah,
Moses went out from Pharaoh, and prayed to the LORD.
And he went out from Pharaoh, and entreated the LORD.
And Moses going forth from the presence of Pharao, prayed to the Lord.
They/We left the king, and Moses/I prayed to Yahweh.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 10:18
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Exodus 10:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֵּצֵ֖א
מֵ/עִ֣ם
פַּרְעֹ֑ה
וַ/יֶּעְתַּ֖ר
אֶל
יְהוָֽה
וַ/יֵּצֵ֖א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
מֵ/עִ֣ם
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep | Prep
פַּרְעֹ֑ה
Parʻôh
H6547
Pharaoh
N-proper
וַ/יֶּעְתַּ֖ר
ʻâthar
H6279
to pray
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 10:18
וַ/יֵּצֵ֖א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
מֵ/עִ֣ם
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep | Prep
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
פַּרְעֹ֑ה
Parʻôh
H6547
"Pharaoh"
N-proper
In the Bible, Pharaoh refers to the king of Egypt, a powerful leader with great authority. The word is used in many passages, including Genesis 12:15 and Exodus 1:9, to describe the ruler of Egypt. It is a title of respect and power.
Definition: A man of the Egyptians living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.23.29; also called Pharaoh at 2Ki.23.35 etc.; Another name of ne.kho (נְכוֹ "Neco" H5224G) § Pharaoh = "great house" the common title of the king of Egypt
Usage: Occurs in 230 OT verses. KJV: Pharaoh. See also: Genesis 12:15; Exodus 6:29; 2 Kings 23:35.
וַ/יֶּעְתַּ֖ר
ʻâthar
H6279
"to pray"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This word means to pray or make supplication, often involving burning incense in worship. It is used to describe interceding or listening to prayer, and appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to pray, entreat, supplicate 1a) (Qal) to pray, entreat 1b) (Niphal) to be supplicated, be entreated 1c) (Hiphil) to make supplication, plead
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: intreat, (make) pray(-er). See also: Genesis 25:21; Judges 13:8; Isaiah 19:22.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — Exodus 10:18
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Context — The Eighth Plague: Locusts
16Pharaoh quickly summoned Moses and Aaron and said, “I have sinned against the LORD your God and against you.
17Now please forgive my sin once more and appeal to the LORD your God, that He may remove this death from me.”
18So Moses left Pharaoh’s presence and appealed to the LORD.
19And the LORD changed the wind to a very strong west wind that carried off the locusts and blew them into the Red Sea. Not a single locust remained anywhere in Egypt. 20But the LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he would not let the Israelites go.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Luke 6:28 | bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. |
| 2 | Exodus 8:28–30 | Pharaoh answered, “I will let you go and sacrifice to the LORD your God in the wilderness, but you must not go very far. Now pray for me.” “As soon as I leave you,” Moses said, “I will pray to the LORD, so that tomorrow the swarms of flies will depart from Pharaoh and his officials and his people. But Pharaoh must not act deceitfully again by refusing to let the people go and sacrifice to the LORD.” Then Moses left Pharaoh and prayed to the LORD, |
| 3 | Exodus 8:9 | Moses said to Pharaoh, “You may have the honor over me. When shall I pray for you and your officials and your people that the frogs (except for those in the Nile) may be taken away from you and your houses?” |
| 4 | Matthew 5:44 | But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, |
Exodus 10:18 Summary
In this verse, Moses leaves Pharaoh's presence and prays to God, asking for His help and intervention. This shows that Moses trusted in God's power and authority, and that he was obedient to Pharaoh's request. We can learn from Moses' example by trusting in God's sovereignty and praying to Him in times of need, as seen in Psalm 34:17-18, where it says that God hears the prayers of the righteous and delivers them from their troubles. By appealing to God, we can experience His power and redemption in our lives, just like the Israelites did in the book of Exodus, as seen in Exodus 14:13-14, where God parts the Red Sea and saves the Israelites from Pharaoh's army.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Moses leave Pharaoh's presence after Pharaoh asked for forgiveness?
Moses left Pharaoh's presence to appeal to the Lord, as Pharaoh had requested in Exodus 10:17, showing that Moses was obedient to Pharaoh's request and also to God's will, as seen in Exodus 8:12 where Moses appealed to the Lord to remove the frogs.
What does it mean to appeal to the Lord in this context?
To appeal to the Lord means to pray and ask for God's intervention, as Moses did in Exodus 8:30, where he prayed to the Lord to remove the flies from Egypt, and also in Exodus 9:33, where he prayed for the hail to stop.
Did Moses' appeal to the Lord have any effect on the situation?
Yes, Moses' appeal to the Lord had a significant effect, as seen in Exodus 10:19, where the Lord changed the wind to remove the locusts from Egypt, demonstrating God's power and response to Moses' prayer.
How does this verse relate to the overall story of Exodus?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of Exodus, where God is demonstrating His power and authority over Pharaoh and Egypt, as seen in Exodus 7:5, where God says He will stretch out His hand and strike Egypt, and also in Exodus 14:4, where God says He will gain glory through Pharaoh and his army.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from Moses' example of obedience to God's will and Pharaoh's request in this verse?
- How can we apply the concept of appealing to the Lord in our own lives, especially in times of difficulty or need?
- What does this verse reveal about the nature of God's power and response to prayer, and how can we trust in His sovereignty?
- How does this verse fit into the larger story of God's redemption and salvation, as seen in the book of Exodus and the rest of the Bible, such as in Genesis 1:1 where God creates the world and sets the stage for the story of redemption?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 10:18
And he went out from Pharaoh,.... Without the city, as he had been wont to do: and entreated the Lord; prayed to him that he would remove the plague of the locusts from the land.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 10:18
And the locusts went up over all the land of Egypt, and rested in all the coasts of Egypt: very grievous were they; before them there were no such locusts as they, neither after them shall be such.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 10:18
Exodus 10:18 And he went out from Pharaoh, and intreated the LORD.Ver. 18. And he went out.] The wisdom from above is "gentle, easy to be intreated," ready to every good work. The devils are called Shegnirim, rough and rugged.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 10:18
1–20. The eighth plague. The locusts. From J, with short passages from E.
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The Preacher by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on his 31 years of ministry experience and shares about his own health breakdown due to overwork. He emphasizes the importance of understanding |
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Passages of Scripture by K.P. Yohannan | K.P. Yohannan shares a poignant conversation with a leader who is disheartened by the departure of two valued team members for better financial opportunities. Instead of offering d |
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Helping by Prayer by J.R. Miller | J.R. Miller emphasizes the vital role of prayer in helping others, asserting that it is one of life's highest duties. He highlights that prayer is not just a wish but a powerful me |
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The Potter and the Clay by Emanuel Esh | In this sermon, an old man shares his testimony of seeing Jesus while he was near death in a hospital bed. Despite his age and recent illness, the old man's message is still clear |